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Fair go for parking in CBD

13 Jan 2015
2:32 PM -

Following several complaints to Forbes Shire Council in
regards to motor vehicles parking much longer than permitted in the CBD and
parking in disabled spaces without a disability parking permit, Council wishes
to advise that parking patrols will start at the end of this month.

Patrols will commence with official advice to those
overstaying the sign posted times and also where parked in illegal locations.

The aim is to ensure there is fair access to time limited
parking near the shops so everyone gets a fair go when visiting for shorter
periods of time. This will also assist in making people aware of the parking
rules with regular parking patrols.

After
the advice period Penalty Infringement Notices may be issued. These can cost
from $104 for parking longer than permitted and up to $519 for standing a
vehicle in a disabled person’s parking space without authority.

General Manager Brian Steffen said Council hopes the
proposed course of action will assist to educate motorists on timed parking
arrangements within the CBD and ensure fair access to our great businesses and
shops in the CBD.

“Council has had representations from the Forbes Business
Chamber, CBD retailers and CBD customers regarding a lack of parking due to
people, including staff of businesses, parking all day in front of shops,” Brian
said.

“Members of the Forbes Access Committee have also
highlighted to Council an increase of instances where non-disabled persons are
parking in designated disabled spaces.

“There is a large untimed carpark off Lawler Street between
Grenfell and Battye Streets within short walking distance of the CBD and we ask
staff and owners of businesses in the CBD to use this option instead.

“Hopefully, in Council using this education based approach,
people will respect and adhere to the timed CBD parking rules and no fines will
be required to be issued."

For any questions relating to Council’s new parking patrols,
please contact 6850 2300.

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Forbes Shire Council was created in 1981 from the amalgamation of the Forbes Municipal Council and the Jemalong Shire Council. Responsible for town planning, building approvals, local roads, parking, public toilets, water and sewerage, waste removal, domestic animals and community facilities, the organisation exists in line with our core values and strategic goals.